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My Ugandan fiance is in Kenya. She was approved for K1 on March 12, and her three K2s already got their visas (Issued and picked up). However, her CEAC status still shows Approved after 2 weeks (with created and last updated date both being March 12). I inquired about her case via the contact that the embassy provides (VisitorVisaNairobi@state.gov), and I got this response:

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We have reviewed our records and learned that your nonimmigrant visa application is still undergoing administrative processing to verify your qualifications for this visa. Administrative processing often lasts about 90 days, but in some instances, it can take significantly longer.

I emailed them a second time to ensure this wasn't just a templated response and to get clarification since her case still shows Approved in CEAC (not Administrative Processing). Then they responded:

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The application is approved however, mandatory administrative processing was required in the case, and this is now being carried out. We have no control over this procedure and the length of time it requires. However, we have noted to contact you as soon as this procedure is concluded.

So I'm looking for advice from anyone with experience:

Should she keep waiting in Kenya, or request the passport back so she can return to Uganda to wait from there? I'm concerned that requesting the passport back before the case is officially in Administrative Processing in CEAC may slow them down from being able to process and issue the visa. My understanding is that if it's Approved in CEAC, the next step is Issued and they cannot go to that step if we take the passport, right? Will they release the passport if it's going to take a long time in AP?

(Side note for those who don't know: Kenya/Uganda are in an East African partnership where you can technically travel with just a National ID, not a passport. However, unfortunately, she came via her passport and, as far as I know from research, she cannot travel back using a different document than she came with.)

Maybe I can get a letter from the embassy explaining the situation and use a copy of her passport along with her National ID?

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Hello all!

I'm filling out the i-129f visa form online. My fianc currently resides in San Luis Rio Colorado; Sonora and I'm on the section where it's asking for my beneficiary's address abroad under City/Town.

• Would it be best to add his city name by hand in black ink? When I try to add the city name it's too long and ends up being one character short on the form.
• Do I have to add a Province? Is the Province the same as the State? Would it be Sonora?
• Are Zip Code and Postal Code the same?
• Do I fill out all sections as N/A if they're not applicable to me or him?
• It won't allow me to type his full number with the +52, would it also be best to write this by hand?

These are my main concerns at the moment as I'm planning on mailing it by this Monday.

I am starting this thread for a timeline for March filers. Now, it's just a waiting game! Good Luck everyone!

Hi

I want to know how to file a DCF.

My fiance wants to file direct counselor at Mumbai embassy,India

Aa she is with me to spend a vacation in India.we want to get married but how to do Direct counsel filling or file a CR1?

We want this immigration fast so we can live together asap.

which one is the best option for us DCF or CR1?

please let us reply

Thanking you all members here

Hi everyone,

I m in the process of filing a marriage-based green card and wanted to get some insight from others who ve been through this.

My spouse is the sponsor, and our household size is just 2 (no dependents). Based on the latest tax transcript:

Total income: ~$39,000

W-2 income: ~$37,800 (stable employment)

Small additional self-employment income

From what I understand, this is above the 125% poverty guideline for a household of 2, but I ve seen mixed experiences online.

Has anyone here successfully filed with a similar income level?

Did USCIS accept it without issues?

Were you asked for a joint sponsor anyway?

How important was current income vs tax return income in your case?

Any recent experiences or advice would really help. Thanks in advance!